Start with your setup
Start with the role: a dedicated bass voice, playable chords, evolving texture, or an instrument for live improvisation. Monophonic, paraphonic, and polyphonic instruments handle simultaneous notes differently. Listen to how envelopes and filters behave when several notes overlap.
Choose for the session
Check preset storage, MIDI implementation, external control, and the number of audio outputs. A hands-on instrument may inspire decisions quickly but still require careful audio capture and patch documentation. Include interface inputs, a stand, power, and appropriate cables in the cost of adding hardware to a software studio.
Before you buy
- Voice allocation and multitimbral operation
- Preset recall and MIDI automation
- Audio outputs and external input options
Put it into practice
Understand monitoring latency →
Further reading
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